Obituary of Linda M. Decker

Linda M. Decker, 75, of Hamden, passed away Thursday evening, October 13, 2022 at Bassett Medical Center following a short illness.

Born on November 16, 1946 in Walton, Linda was the daughter of the late Donald McKee and Minnie (Jones) McKee Miller.

She was married to Lyle E. Decker, Sr.

Linda worked for several years in the kitchen at the former Countryside Care Center in Delhi.

She enjoyed playing bingo and scratch off tickets, crocheting and needle work, but her greatest joy was her family, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Besides her father, Linda was predeceased by her husband: Lyle; and a brother: George McKee.

She is survived by her mother: Minnie Miller of Hamden; children: Lyle E. (Julie) Decker, Jr. of Delhi, Loretta (David) Dotey of DeLancey and Lisa (Scott) Decker-Sullivan of Hamden; nine grandchildren: Kimberly, Courtney, Katherine, Ronnie, David, Rachel, Samantha, Seth and Tyler; twelve great-grandchildren; brother: Donald McKee of North Carolina; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At Linda’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral services, a celebration of her life is being planned for the future.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with Linda’s family.